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'''Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Sweeteners (ATAC for Trade in Sweeteners)''' focuses on providing specialized advice regarding trade policies, market access, and negotiations for the sweeteners industry, including sugar, syrups, and other sweetening agents. It strives to shape trade agreements to benefit U.S. producers and exporters in this sector. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://fas.usda.gov/}} ==Mission== The ATAC for Trade in Sweeteners provides focused technical guidance to influence U.S. trade policy in favor of the sweeteners industry. Its work involves addressing trade barriers, negotiating market access, and ensuring that trade agreements reflect the needs and interests of U.S. sweetener producers.<ref>USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Parent organization== Managed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically under the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the ATAC for Trade in Sweeteners works under the broader umbrella of USDA, which is responsible for all aspects of U.S. agriculture policy, including trade.<ref>USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "About FAS". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/about-fas (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Legislation== This committee was established under the authority of the Trade Act of 1974, which mandates advisory committees to ensure industry input in trade policy formulation.<ref>U.S. Government Publishing Office. "Trade Act of 1974". U.S. Government Publishing Office, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-88/pdf/STATUTE-88-Pg1978.pdf (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Partners== * U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) * Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) * Other commodity-specific ATACs<ref>USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Number of employees== This committee operates through appointed members who serve without direct employment, hence there are no traditional employees. ==Organization structure== The committee consists of members from the sweeteners industry appointed to provide technical advice. ===Leader=== The committee is led by a Chair, who guides the group's activities and represents its views. ===Divisions=== There are no formal divisions within this ATAC, but it collaborates with: * Other ATACs for a unified approach to agricultural trade policy. ==List of programs== * Advising on trade policy for sweeteners * Recommendations during trade negotiations<ref>USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "Trade Advisory Committees". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-advisory-committees (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Last total enacted budget== No specific budget is allocated to this ATAC; its operations are funded through the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service budget. ==Staff== The committee does not have a staff; it functions through its appointed members who serve voluntarily. ==Funding== Funding for the committee's activities comes from the USDA's allocation to the Foreign Agricultural Service. ==Services provided== This ATAC provides strategic advice on trade issues impacting the sweeteners sector, including recommendations on tariffs, quotas, and other trade barriers to promote U.S. sweeteners abroad. ==Regulations overseen== The committee does not directly oversee regulations but influences policy recommendations that might lead to regulatory changes within trade agreements. ==Headquarters address== 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States ==History== The ATAC for Trade in Sweeteners was created following the Trade Act of 1974 to ensure that the sweeteners industry's voice is heard in U.S. trade policy, affecting negotiations and policy decisions.<ref>U.S. Government Publishing Office. "Trade Act of 1974". U.S. Government Publishing Office, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-88/pdf/STATUTE-88-Pg1978.pdf (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==External links== * [https://fas.usda.gov/ Official USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Website] * [[wikipedia:Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Sweeteners]] ==References== <references />
